What

We Do

Our approach is simple: we represent an old-school work ethic.

McHugh is a full-service construction company that believes nothing is impossible. We serve clients in both the public and private sectors and specialize in projects large and small. Our full suite of capabilities positions us as a leader in the industry, and we are proud to bear that title.

Preconstruction

We’re dedicated to your success.

Our approach is highly collaborative, leveraging our extensive experience across a multitude of markets balanced with the essential feedback of trusted market partners. We pride ourselves on open communication and transparency throughout our work process.

Consulting

We’ve got more than 120 years of experience in the construction industry.

That means we’re able to bring tested solutions and expert counsel to any aspect of your project. We plan for the unexpected and remain flexible to respond swiftly and responsibly to unforeseen challenges.

Construction Management

As a leader in the construction industry, we will work with you from preconstruction through project completion, overseeing every aspect of the build in between.

Our management experience includes a large range of projects from high-rise construction and complex, large-scale structures for both the private and public sectors, to managed civil & heavy construction and renovation projects to renovations projects of every size. No project is too large or too small.

General Contracting

We’re with you in the trenches to get the job done and done right.

Over the decades, McHugh has earned a reputation for leadership and innovation in general contracting. You won’t find us in an office. We’re out in the field working alongside our crews to get the job done.

Design-Build

Our innovative design-build approach provides an alternative to a typical building process.

Structural Engineering

Our industry-leading engineers have unmatched technical expertise

and work in tandem with project stakeholders, leveraging time-tested and emerging technologies to ensure all structures are designed and built to meet the most rigorous standards for quality and integrity.

Over the past century, we’ve refined the skill and art of the build.

From constructing some of the tallest concrete buildings in Chicago to renovating and reimagining landmark sites, our creativity is on full display.

Built or in process of building 10 out of 20 of the tallest concrete towers in Chicago.

The company was the first in Chicago to utilize a tower crane when it built the iconic Marina City in 1960.

Constructed several buildings that would become the tallest reinforced concrete structures of their time in the world.